baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2487473-A (GB)
Title: Startup and shutdown procedures for an internal combustion engine with an electronically-controlled turbocharger (ECT)
Inventor: GARRARD TYLER R
IPC: F02B37/10
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: Procedures for startup and shutdown of an internal combustion engine 10, eg a two-stroke or compression-ignition engine, having an electronically controlled, eg assisted, turbocharger (ECT) 12 are disclosed to provide the desired lubrication to engine and ECT components and sufficient cooling of the engine and ECT. Current is applied to the electric motor 20 of the ECT only when oil pressure at the ECT has exceeded a threshold pressure before the engine is started. The engine may have an electric oil pump 32 that can supply oil to the oil circuit in the engine 10 and the bearings of the ECT 12 independently of an engine-driven mechanical oil pump 30. Alternatively, an electric oil pump is not provided, in which case the oil circuit may include an oil accumulator 34 to provide oil for cooling after engine rotation has stopped.
Patent GB-2488430-A (GB)
Title: Segmented orbital drill for drilling fibre reinforced plastics
Inventor: CRAIG KAREN ANNE
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: A segmented orbital drill 10 includes a segmented portion 18 with a semi-finishing cutting portion 40, a plurality of finishing cutting portions 42 and a clearance neck section 26 between the segmented portion 18 and a shank 22, the semi-finishing cutting portion 40 having a different diameter 44 to the diameter 46 of the finishing cutting portions 42. The semi-finishing cutting portion 40 and finishing cutting portions 42 are separated by grooves 45a, 54b, 54c formed by a front wall 55 and a rear wall 56. The segmented orbital drill 10 may include a pilot 14 at one end of the drill 10.
Patent GB-2485327-A (GB)
Title: Immunomodulatory compositions comprising a polymer matrix and an oil phase
Inventor: COULTER IVAN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising at least one immunomodulator selected from an adjuvant, an antigen or a combination thereof.A method of manufacturing shaped compositions comprises mixing an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer with an oil-based liquid to form a water-in-oil emulsion, at least one of the aqueous solution and the oil-based liquid comprising an antigen or an adjuvant or a combination thereof, and then causing or allowing the resultant suspension to solidify into one or more beads or other shaped elements.
Patent GB-2485946-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for brazing
Inventor: VHAMMAR TORSTEN BA
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 2010-09-22
Abstract: A method for controlling a brazing process, including the steps of applying a welding current through an electrode (52) pressed to a metal surface (83) of a workpiece to form a welding arc. Further steps are continuously measuring the welding current and the welding time, continuously determining supplied energy on the basis of the welding current and the welding time, digitally switching current supplied from batteries of a DC source (10) and to maintain a substantially constant welding current, interrupting the supply of welding current when a predetermined amount of energy has been supplied and supplying heat to batteries when a temperature of the batteries is below a predetermined value. The apparatus comprises a control module (31 ) with a central unit (26)and a power control unit (28) wherein the central unit (26) and the control unit (28) are operatively connected for continuously measuring the welding current, a switched circuit module (12) producing a substantially constant welding current of a predetermined value and a first temperature transducer (36) provided in the vicinity of batteries included in the DC source (10). A heat transfer means (34; 70) is activated when the temperature of the batteries is below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2489611-A (GB)
Title: Missile
Inventor: SURAUER MICHAEL
IPC: F42B15/00
Filed: 2012-04-02
Abstract: A missile 1 is has a fuselage 2 and at least two wings 3 as well as a control device steering the flight path and a drive device. The drive device has at least one jet engine 12, through which air flows, and is formed to produce variable drive thrust. The missile 1 is modular, with forward, drive and rear modules 31, 32, 33.
Patent GB-2492482-A (GB)
Title: Smart plug for identifying individual appliance and monitoring their power consumption
Inventor: GARRETT WARREN
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A smart plug 2 comprises an adaptor with a plug 13 and a socket outlet 10 into which an appliance can be received, means for monitoring and calculating the power consumption of the appliance, means for transmitting power consumption information and means for identifying the appliance. The appliance may be identified by the transmission, reflection and detection of light signals from the socket 10 to a surface of the applianceâ  s plug and back to a sensor in the socket 10. The applianceâ  s plug may have a patterned surface which is readable by the light sources in the socket 10. The light emitting means may comprise a pipe with a first branch with a light emitter and a second branch with a light detector. Four such pipes may correspond with four dots which may encode a binary identifier. The readable identifying pattern may be disposed on a label having openings for the pins of the applianceâ  s plug.
Patent GB-2503676-A (GB)
Title: Method for transmitting/receiving data comprising synchronisation information after a fixed delay
Inventor: AOKI NORIHITO
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 2012-07-03
Abstract: A method for communicating data between a transmitter device and a receiver device comprises the following steps: - detecting a time event (i.e. synchronisation information, Critical Time Event, CTE, S401) by the transmitter device; - transmitting a first group of data S408 comprising the time event (synchronisation information) after a first interval of time S405 elapses from the time at which the time event (synchronization information) is detected; - receiving the first group of data by the receiver device; and - generating the time event (synchronisation information) by the receiver device after a second interval of time elapses from the time at which the first group of data is received, the value of the second interval of time being adapted such that the interval of time that elapses from the time at which the time event (synchronisation information) is detected by the transmitter device to the time at which the time event (synchronisation information) is generated by the receiver device is a predefined value. The arrangement described is used particularly for transmission of video data comprising synchronization information between a transmitter and receiver to counter variable latencies in the transmission such as those attributable to variable buffering (FIFO) delays at either side. The first interval of time comprises a first sub-interval depending on the time that is necessary to transmit a group of data preceding the first group and a second sub-interval depending on a synchronisation interval of the physical layer. The first interval of time is a predetermined interval of time corresponding to the sum of maximum possible values of the first and second sub-intervals. The first group of data or a subsequent group of data may comprise information indicating the first interval of time to the receiver.
Patent GB-2489639-A (GB)
Title: Racing driver bucket seat and racing driver cooling system provided with same
Inventor: ISHIDA HISASHI
IPC: A47C7/74
Filed: 2010-01-08
Abstract: Provided are a racing driver bucket seat and a racing driver cooling system which are capable of effectively curbing the body temperature rise of a racing driver while meeting the safety standards. Said racing driver bucket seat is provided with a plurality of shell through-holes formed in a seat shell; an outer shell which is firmly fixed to the seat shell, and covers the shell through-holes from the back surface of the seat shell, and between which and the shell back surface, a layered flow path is formed; and air introduction ports which introduce air into the flow path.
Patent GB-2504336-A (GB)
Title: Decorative feature for transparent surface giving appearance of stained or leaded glass
Inventor: SHEEHAN JAMES DANIEL
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A decorative feature for a transparent surface comprise: a plurality of decorative elements, each comprising a main body 10 comprising at least one substantially planar first portion or lens 2 which at least partially allows the transmission of light, wherein the decorative elements are interconnectable to form an assembly and when installed on a transparent surface the plane of each lens 2 is substantially parallel to the plane of the transparent surface; the decorative elements may include a frame 14 which provides apertures to receive lenses 2; a fastening element may be included and is preferably an adhesive pad (5, fig 5). A decorative feature that is rotatably mounted to a transparent surface is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2490445-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for tuning pump speed
Inventor: SHELLEY GERALD ROBIN
IPC: F04B37/14
Filed: 2011-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus for tuning pump speed at an optimal or desired speed using an automated method is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum pump connected to a chamber for evacuating gas from the chamber. A sensor measures one or more characteristics, such as pressure, of the gas in the chamber. The measured characteristic is compared to a predetermined value. The speed of vacuum pump is adjusted based on the comparison until it falls in a desired range.
Patent GB-2495581-A (GB)
Title: Connecting contact leads to lithium-based electrodes
Inventor: SZCZERBA MAREK JOZEF
IPC: H01M50/566
Filed: 2012-08-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of connecting a lithium electrode to a contact lead by ultrasonic welding in a rechargeable battery. The electrode comprises a sheet or foil of lithium or lithium alloy with a tab protruding from an edge of the sheet or foil. The contact lead comprises an electrically conductive lead with an end portion made of a second metal that does not alloy with lithium and has a plurality of through holes. The end portion of the contact lead and the tab of the electrode are positioned so that there is substantial overlap between the end portion and the tab. The metal of the tab is then caused, for example by pressing and welding, to penetrate through the through holes of the end portion so as to join the electrode to the contact lead. A combination electrode/contact lead assembly made by this method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2505518-A (GB)
Title: Face mounted eye light for surgery
Inventor: GREENWOOD JOHN
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2012-09-04
Abstract: A surgical assistance device comprising 2 a frame 6 carrying a light source (12, Fig 4), the frame 6 being adapted to be attached to a human or animal patients head such that light from the light source 12 is directed in use towards an eye of said patient. The device may be attached to the patients face with adhesive 8 and the frame 6 may comprise a tripod arrangement. The device enables to patient to focus on the light 12 to fix the patients gaze whilst the surgeon operates on the other eye.
Patent GB-2514527-A (GB)
Title: Footway box cover system
Inventor: ROLFE KARL DAVID
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A covering system for partly covering a hole in the ground, the system includes a plurality of modular lid sections 40. The lid sections can be assembled together on a support flange within the hole so that they collectively form a contiguous surface spanning part of the hole. The surface is formed at a level flush with the ground surface level. The covering system forms an opening 44 of a selected size at a selected location in the mouth of the hole. There may be a support bar (36, figure 3B), which may be T-shaped, adapted to span the mouth of the hole during use, to support at least some of the lid sections. The lid sections may have grooves for interlocking with the support bar. The planar surface of the lid sections may be rough-textured or include an anti-slip coating.
Patent GB-2508021-A (GB)
Title: Sheath for straightening or adding girth to a penis with a bend or curvature
Inventor: KEYSELL THOMAS MAX
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: A penis sheath 1 is generally cylindrical in appearance and incorporates at least one thickened wall section 2 such that the sheath is fitted around and envelops all sides of an erect penis shaft 'X' which has a bent or curved section Y and with the sheath's thickened wall section 2 positioned adjacent to a concave/curved section Y of the erect penis, the wearer of the sheath will experience extra penis girth and the appearance of a straighter penis.
Patent GB-2510185-A (GB)
Title: Data de-duplication between emulated disk sub-systems
Inventor: TROESTER MARTIN
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: Two or more disk emulators 106, 108 operate in parallel, each emulating a disk subsystem. Each emulator uses a respective file in a file system for data stored on disk 119, i.e. a disk-image file 112, 114. A separate de-duplicator 118 operates in parallel to the foregoing emulators and uses an additional disk emulator 109 that emulates an additional disk subsystem. The additional emulator uses an additional disk-image file 116 in a file system for storing data shared between the other disk subsystems. Preferably, the de-duplicator uses one or more virtual block-mapping tables to store and retrieve data in the additional file system (fig. 2). The additional file is accessible by all disk emulators. Duplicate data is identified in the respective files, retrieved and stored in the additional file. Duplicate data may be identified using block-by-block comparison, file-aware block comparison or block hashing. In an atomic operation, the duplicate data is deleted in its respective file and replaced with a reference to the respective duplicate data stored in the additional file.
Patent GB-2514790-A (GB)
Title: Stall-start method and apparatus
Inventor: HANCOCK MATTHEW
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: A method for stall-starting a hybrid vehicle having an electric machine 14 connected by a first clutch 20 to a transmission 16 and connected to a combustion engine 12 via a second clutch 22. The method uses a stall-start controller, e.g. a computer 32 that controls the electric machine 14 via an electronic coupling 34. The computer 32 may have power electronics and may control the electric machine 14 using three-phase motor control. Optionally, the stall-start controller controls the first clutch 20 via an electronic coupling 36, and may control the second clutch 22 via an electronic coupling 38. The method comprises comprising a first stall phase and a second start phase. In the first stall phase the method increases a torque output of the combustion engine 12 in a first direction configures the electric machine 14 to operate as a generator to apply torque in a second direction opposing the first direction and in the second start phase the method configures the electric machine 14 not operate as a generator.
Patent GB-2515056-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for predictive modeling
Inventor: LINGENFELDER CHRISTOPH
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2011-11-03
Abstract: A method (100) for carrying out a predictive analysis is provided which generates a predictive model (Padj (Y | X)) based on two separate pieces of information, namely - a set of original training data (Dorig), and - a "true" distribution of indicators (Ptrue(X)). The method (100) begins by generating a base model distribution (Pgen(Y | X)) from the original training data set (Dorig) containing tuples (x, y) of indicators (x) and corresponding labels (y) (step 120). Using the "true" distribution (Ptrue(X)) of indicators, a random data set (D') of indicator records (x) is generated reflecting this "true" distribution (Ptrue(X)) (step 140). Subsequently, the base model (Pgen(Y | X)) is applied to said random data set (D'), thus assigning a label (y) or a distribution of labels to each indicator record (x) in said random data set (D') and generating an adjusted training set (Dadj) (step 150). Finally, an adjusted predictive model (Padj (Y | X)) is trained based on said adjusted training set (Dadj) (step 160).
Patent GB-2517133-A (GB)
Title: Device for Securing a Lid on a Cable Trough
Inventor: BENTLEY JOHN
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A device 30 for securing a lid 16 on a cable trough 10 comprises: a trough grip part 40 configured to embrace and grip an upstanding wall 20 of the trough 10; and a retainer part 80 that extends from the trough grip part 40 over the lid 16. The trough grip part 40 has sprung inner and outer arms 42, 44 with barbs 54, 56 that grip the upstanding wall 20 of the trough by push-fitting onto the wall 20. The inner and outer arms 42, 44 are connected by a bridge piece 46 so that the trough grip part 40 is substantially U-shaped. The retainer part 80 comprises a strap with fixing members at each end that engage with respective trough grip parts 40. Each fixing member 82 comprises two generally parallel legs 86, each leg having a set of teeth 90 that engage with the trough grip part 40. The device has particular use for securing lids on troughs of the type used to protect cables in outdoor environments, e.g. railway infrastructures.
Patent GB-2508273-A (GB)
Title: Starch based polymer blends
Inventor: LAW PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: C08L3/02
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A starch based polymer blend suitable for extrusion coating, lamination of paper, film, coated or metallised film, foil, and fibrous webs comprises starch in the range 10% to 60% by weight of the polymer blend, one or more further carrier polymers in the range 40% to 90% by weight of the polymer blend, and optionally one or more process aids in the range 0% to 0.1% by weight of the polymer blend wherein the polymer blend has a melt flow index of at least 10 g/10min (5kg, 190C). The further carrier polymer is preferably low viscosity polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT).
Patent GB-2507873-A (GB)
Title: A diving computer and method for preventing a deep tissue isobaric counter diffusion situation
Inventor: HEIKKINEN AIMO
IPC: B63C11/32
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a method, device and computer program product for monitoring or planning a dive of a diver. The method comprises providing data on the composition of gases breathed by the diver during the dive 11, providing data on the depth or ambient pressure of the diver 12, and using a model to provide a safe ascent profile for the diver based on the data on the composition of gases and on the depth or ambient pressure 13. The method further comprises detecting 14, based on the data on the composition of gases, a gas composition change which may lead to a deep tissue isobaric counter diffusion situation, said model comprising means for immediately temporally retarding the ascent profile if such gas composition change is detected. The invention can be used to mitigate the harmful effects of dangerous breathing gas changes during diving.
Patent GB-2507678-A (GB)
Title: Resettable lock for a subterranean tool
Inventor: CROW STEPHEN L
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A lock can hold a movable member in position to a stationary member for holding the set position of the tool while being configured to release and still be capable of being reset in the same trip to lock a set position of the tool in the same or a new location.
Patent GB-2507688-A (GB)
Title: Realtime dogleg severity prediction
Inventor: SCHUBERTH FRANK
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2012-08-03
Abstract: A method for estimating an inclination and azimuth at a bottom of a borehole includes forming a last survey point including a last inclination and a last azimuth; receiving at a computing device bending moment and at least one of a bending toolface measurement and a near bit inclination measurement from one or more sensors in the borehole; and forming the estimate by comparing possible dogleg severity (DLS) values with the bending moment value.
Patent GB-2508754-A (GB)
Title: Flotation apparatus
Inventor: LLOYD DAVID DOUGLAS
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for separating a mixture of oil and water. The (apparatus 10) comprises a cylindrical vessel (12), with a cylindrical divider (18) separating the vessel (12) into a central zone (24) and outer annular zone (22). An upper part of the divider (18) provides a weir to enable fluid in the central zone (24) to pass into the outer zone (22). A tangential inlet extends into the central zone (24) at a lower part of the vessel (12), with an outlet (36) at the upper end of the vessel (12) for oil and/or gas, and a water outlet (42) on the side of the vessel (12) a small distance above the bottom of the outer zone (22).
Patent GB-2519824-A (GB)
Title: Identifying an egress port of a device
Inventor: ROPER JEFFREY JOHN
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A computer implemented method is performed to identify an egress port of a networked device from which a hypothetical packet would be sent. A monitor computer connected to the network sends a query message to a source device (fig. 2a), the message including an address identifying the device, a query key formulated on the basis of a destination identifier, and an instruction to return a result message identifying an egress port from which packets addressed to the destination identifier would be sent. If the result message does not identify an egress port, at least one subsequent query message is autonomously generated until the egress port is identified. The subsequent messages may involve using a different device address or a different query key. Once the egress port is identified, a device connected to that port is identified and a query message is sent to the next device and the process repeated (figs 2b, 2c). In this way direct computation of a network path can be achieved (fig. 4).
Patent GB-2527506-A (GB)
Title: Bend stiffener
Inventor: DUGGAN JOHN MALACHY
IPC: F16L3/015
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: A bend stiffener, for resisting excessive bending of an elongate underwater member in a region where it meets a rigid structure, comprises: a sleeve 1 and a rigid interface mount 3. The sleeve 1 receives the underwater member, and is capable of some flexure. The rigid interface mount 3 is secured to the sleeve 1, and is suitable for attachment to the rigid structure. The rigid interface mount 3 comprises slots or holes (4, fig.4) which are alignable with corresponding slots, holes or recesses on the rigid structure such that the rigid interface mount 3 can be locked to the rigid structure via a locking means 2 which comprises projections (5, fig. 3) which pass through the slots or holes (4, fig.4) of the rigid interface mount 3 into the slots, holes or recesses of the rigid structure. The bend stiffener can be a mid-line bend stiffener. The sleeve 1 can be an elastomeric material with a frusto-conical shape, and can be moulded. The rigid interface mount can have a metallic tubular structure, and can be partially embedded within the sleeve. The locking means 2 may be a split ring which is clamped around the rigid interface mount 3.